Deputy Headteacher

Beechwood is an 11-18 Academy, part of The Schelwood Academy Trust, with vibrant, diverse students who together with our staff create a strong community of shared values.

Inspected in 2019 many strengths were acknowledged and consequently the school was disappointed to be rated as requires improvement overall.  The school continues to build upon the ‘Good’ judgement for leadership and management, personal development, behaviour and welfare and 16 to 19 study programmes in its journey to secure a Good/Outstanding OFSTED outcome.  Our purpose-built school is a diverse and dynamic learning community benefitting from outstanding facilities provided through the Building Schools for the Future scheme.  The school benefits from a strong Trust vision, secure governance and experienced executive leadership.

Following the retirement of our Deputy Headteacher, we are seeking a skilled and visionary colleague who will be

capable of building on the successful school improvement work already undertaken driving the highest of standards in Teaching and Learning.  The successful candidate will have a major influence on our future direction and as such will need to share our vision and have the energy, enthusiasm and organisational skills to make things happen.  Our staff are dedicated and ambitious to further raise standards.

The successful candidate will:

• be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record;
• be passionate about realising students’ potential, maintaining our vision to create lifelong learners, enabling them to succeed in their personal and professional lives;
• have a clear and consistent focus on driving progress and improving student outcomes;
• be able to inspire and empower staff to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning and embed excellence at every level;
• be experienced in systems, timetabling, strategic planning and the use of data;
• have high levels of organisation and time management as well as a keen eye for detail and the ability to think clearly, negotiate and persuade;
• have excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle priorities;
• be a professional with drive, energy, determination and an aspiration to headship within three to five years.

The post of Deputy Headteacher is a vitally important one. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and supportive of all. We are seeking to appoint a colleague who will show great commitment, dynamism and creativity and who has a proven track record in terms of their ability to think and act strategically and secure outcomes as a consequence. In return for all we are asking, we can offer great support, encouragement and professional development opportunities. You will join a team where you will be valued and enabled to gain experience across all aspects of senior leadership.  As such, this post will offer excellent preparation for headship and we would expect the successful candidate to be in the position of being able to move to headship within three to five years.

We highly recommend a visit to the school where you will feel Beechwood’s positive, supportive atmosphere, strong sense of community, meet our excellent staff and be engaged by our wonderful young people. Visits from prospective applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by appointment.

Closing date for applications: 9 am – Friday 23 April 2021

Shortlisting: Monday 26 April 2021

Interviews: Thursday 29 April and Friday 30 April 2021

To request an application pack or arrange a visit please email Karen Crump at k.crump@beechwood.slough.sch.uk 

For an informal discussion on this role please contact Karen Crump on 01753 520473.

“Beechwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.” This post is subject to clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.